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The word 'offend' means to cause someone to feel upset or annoyed. 'Exasperate' means to irritate or annoy greatly, making it a suitable synonym. 'Consent' means to agree, and 'Resent' means to feel bitterness, which are not direct synonyms of 'offend'.

A 'Polyglot' is a person who knows and is able to use several languages. The other options do not relate to knowledge of multiple languages: 'Cosmopolitan' refers to being familiar with many cultures, 'Epicure' relates to enjoyment of fine food and drink, and 'Antiquarian' is someone interested in antiques or ancient times.

The word 'peevish' means easily irritated or bad-tempered. Its antonym is 'amiable,' which means friendly and pleasant. The other options do not represent the opposite meaning of 'peevish.'

The phrase "to get on the nerves" means to irritate or annoy someone, which corresponds to option D. The other options do not match the meaning of this idiom.

The word 'taciturn' means habitually silent or reserved in speech, so 'Silent' is the correct synonym. The other options are either opposites or irrelevant.

The correct preposition to use with a specific point in time like 'Monday' is 'since', indicating the starting point of an action or state continuing to the present. 'From' and 'for' are incorrect in this context, and 'None of these' is unnecessary since 'Since' is correct.

The word 'Probity' means complete honesty and integrity, making option C the most appropriate synonym. The other options do not match the meaning of 'Probity'.

A group of buffaloes is commonly called a 'gang.' This is the correct collective noun for buffaloes, unlike pack, school, or team which apply to other animals or groups.

The idiom "fair field and no favor" means giving everyone an equal chance without bias or favoritism, which matches option A.

The word "forte" means a person's strong point or specialty. Therefore, "specialty" is the correct synonym in this context.

The phrase 'I take down my notes carefully' means to write down notes carefully. 'Take down' in this context means to record or write information.

The term 'Netizen' refers to a person who uses the internet, making option A the most appropriate synonym. The other options refer to users of specific devices, which is not the definition of 'Netizen'.

The correct preposition in the phrase is 'to', as in 'You are blind to your shortcomings.' This is the standard idiomatic expression used to indicate unawareness or ignorance of something. The option 'of' is incorrect in this context.

Entertainment is a function or purpose of television, just as warmth is a function or characteristic of temperature. Therefore, the correct analogy pairs 'Warmth' with 'Temperature'.

The term 'Omnipresent' means present everywhere at the same time, which directly answers the question. 'Omnipotent' means all-powerful, 'Philanthropist' refers to a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, and 'None of the above' is incorrect here.

The word 'Leeway' means the amount of freedom or margin allowed in a situation. Therefore, 'Freedom' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The word 'Enigma' means something mysterious or difficult to understand, so 'Mystery' is the most appropriate synonym among the options provided.

The word 'acrimonious' means bitter or harsh in tone or manner. Its antonym is 'soothing,' which means calming or comforting, making option C the correct choice.

A 'Masque' is a form of dramatic performance, especially a festive courtly entertainment involving music and dancing. The other options do not mean a dramatic performance.

The correct preposition to use with 'care' in this context is 'for,' as in 'care for someone,' meaning to look after or be concerned about them.

The correct preposition to complete the phrase 'I am glad _________ your success' is 'for.' The idiomatic and grammatically correct expression is 'I am glad for your success,' which means you are happy about someone's success. The option 'to' is incorrect here because 'glad to' is typically followed by a verb (e.g., 'glad to hear'), not directly by a noun phrase like 'your success.'

The correct preposition to use with 'bank' in this context is 'at'. We say 'opened a current account at the bank' to indicate the location where the account was opened.

The phrase 'left you in the lurch' is an idiomatic expression meaning to abandon someone in a difficult situation. Therefore, 'lurch' is the correct word to complete the sentence.

Chevon is the term used specifically for the meat of a goat. This distinguishes it from mutton (sheep meat) and other types of meat.

The correct preposition to describe the river's position relative to the bridge is 'under,' as rivers flow beneath bridges. 'Along' and 'on' do not accurately describe this spatial relationship.